Super satisfying, Roger’s Famous Shrimp Gumbo came into my world because a kind viewer wrote to me and shared his family recipe with me. He asked me to give it a try and I did. And it is delicious! Just as he told me it would be! Roger had mentioned that he doesn’t usually share the recipe with anyone, but he would give me permission to share it here on the website and in a cooking video I did for ABC Action News. I am so glad he was game for that, because this is such a wonderful, filling, and healthy recipe. Whether you pour it onto a bowl of rice or just mop up the sauce with some crusty bread, it is filling enough to be a meal. It is also very simple to make.
The Holy Trinity
The combination of onion, celery, and green bell pepper that is sauteed in butter is considered a very special trio of ingredients. This trinity is used to create the base flavor for many stews and gumbos throughout the south. After the veggies soften a bit, the garlic is added until it is fragrant. Then the gluten free flour along with the dry spices get mixed into the pan. Allowing those to heat through will bring out their flavors.
Finally, add in the diced tomatoes and tomato sauce. Feel free to rinse the cans with a little water and add that to the pot as well. Let the beautiful gumbo come to a low boil. At this point you can put a lid on top and allow it to cook for an hour or more on low to develop the flavors. If you are ready to eat right away, just add the shrimp and fresh parsley to the pot and stir them around to cook the shrimp evenly. They will cook in less than 5 minutes, so be careful not to over cook them.
Serve Roger’s Famous Shrimp Gumbo
Roger’s Gumbo is so good that you can just ladle a bowl full and you’ve got a meal. I made it with brown rice and it was fantastic that way too. A squeeze of fresh lemon is another fantastic addition if you’d like. It is so simple and delicious, so full of flavor and healthy too! I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
More Gluten Free Meals in a Bowl
- Irish Beef Stew
- Spinach & Chickpea Stew
- Chicken & Potatoes in Tomato Masala
- Butternut Squash, Black Beans & Greens Bowl
- Berry Protein Smoothie Bowl
- Sunny Smoothie Bowl
Roger's Famous Shrimp Gumbo
Ingredients
For the Shrimp Gumbo:
- 1 lb large shrimp - shelled & deveined
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 cup onion - small dice
- 1 cup celery - thinly sliced
- 1 medium green bell pepper - small dice
- 1 clove garlic - finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon gluten free flour
- 1 ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper - adjust according to taste
- 28 ounce canned diced tomatoes
- 15 ounce canned tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh Italian Parsley - finely chopped
- 1 lemon - sliced for serving
Fluffy Brown Rice:
- 2 cups brown rice - rinsed until water runs clear
- 4 cups water
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over high heat, combine the rinsed brown rice, water, olive oil and salt. Stir when it comes to a boil and then turn the heat to low and allow it to simmer covered for approximately 45 minutes or until the liquid is completely absorbed.
- Fluff with a fork and serve when ready.
- In a large stock pot over medium high heat, melt butter and cook the onion, celery and green bell pepper until slightly softened. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the gluten free flour and dry spices to the pot, stirring and allowing the spices to warm through.
- Then add the tomatoes and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil, turn the heat to low and cover. Allow to cook for 15 minutes to an hour (depending on how much time you have) stirring from time to time. The longer it cooks, the richer the flavors get.
- When you are ready to eat, add the shrimp and parsley to the pot, cover and let cook for about 5 minutes or until the shrimp are opaque. They cook very quickly, so be careful not to overcook the shrimp. They will also continue cooking in the hot sauce after they come off the stove.
- Serve with rice or on its own with a slice of lemon.
Anonymous says
Thank you Roger for sharing your family's recipe! I hope everyone enjoys it as much as our family does.